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Marathon Details - World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon

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World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon

World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon & Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K, dash

Amherstburg, ON Canada

~~September 20, 2015~~ - CANCELLED

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Super Flat and Fast, 39 ft change in elevation. Mostly all waterfront with a historic Fort with a Battle of 1812 reenactment taking place as you run through it. Beginning at the UCCUC, run along and over Big Creek, a conservation wetland recognized by Ducks Unlimited as one of the top 6 most significant wetlands in North America. Proceed up the beautiful Detroit River, from the mouth of Lake Erie overlooking Boblo Island. Pass through Parks Canada's Historic Fort Malden and back along the Detroit River, over the River Canard Bridge. Run back through Amherstburg, ending at the UCCUC.

This is an officially measured course certificate number ON-2011-65-BDC(42k). Canada's most southern BQ and last chance.

Contact Information

Name:	Chris Uszynski
Address:	RunningFlat 430 Lakewood Beach Dr Amherstburg, ON N9V 2Y8
Phone Number:	5199805440
Email:	Email the organizers

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A true 'boutique' BQ Marathon experience! (12/16/12)

Chris Uszynski

If you hate running with your closest 35,000 friends then this run is for you! The Run For Heroes is the coolest run and all races run through Historic Fort malden with a Battle reenactment going on as you run by. Almost 20% of all Marathon Runners this year qualified for Boston, for this year! When we say Flat me mean FLAT! 75% all waterfront, super flat and fast course. Great small town with only 4,000 participants. Awesome experience and you get to run or walk for your Hero! Join today it will be sold out shortly.

Runner Reviews (10)

Course 4.3

Organization 4.4

Spectators 4.2

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Number of comments: 10

B. K. from Ontario, Canada (10/22/2014) "Great small marathon" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was a well organised and executed race, from start to finish. The road course was among woods, ponds, lakes, rural subdivisions, town centre, historical monuments and a long section along Detroit River. It was almost flat with a few bridges, overpasses and small hills. Volunteers provided excellent support and the stations were very well supplied with drinks and food. At the finish line every runner received personal welcome and greetings. There were not many spectators which is OK for a small race like this one. Race director promised a good chance for Boston qualification and I made it! Thank you, Amherstburg.
B. W. from Lasalle Ontario (10/5/2013) "Awesome Experience!!" (about: 2013) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I had heard this was a good course and now know it first hand to be true. I found it to be well run and well organized. The number of volunteers who worked at the water stations and throughout the course was fantastic and their encouragement greatly appreciated. The spectator support was incredible and inspiring. I will do this course again. Great Job!!!
L. J. from Lambeth, ON (9/30/2013) "Bad Decision from RD" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 Race Director made a bad decision on letting the lost half marathoner 'win' the marathon. Not at all fair to the woman who came 'second' who could have changed her tactics had she known she was racing someone with a half marathon bib who did not even start the marathon. Was there bad signage, bad marshalls? Speaks to bad organization.
A. C. from Camlachie, ON (9/22/2013) "Well organized race with great support" (about: 2013) 2 previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 For a 'smaller' marathon, there was huge crowd support. Water stations are every 2 km which was great. The race started nice and early allowing us to beat most of the heat. My only complaint is that even though the course is pretty flat, running out-and-back for 20 km on one stretch of road felt never-ending.
m. b. from Oak Park, Michigan (1/7/2013) "A Supportive Race - Makes a Great First Marathon" (about: 2012) 1 previous marathon \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A great race for a first time marathon experience. The course is an 'out and back' flat race with a large part of it along the river which made for a scenic, nice experience. The water stations were well positioned and they were all stocked with infinit, water and other race 'essentials'. Probably because it is a small race, with under 300 full marathoners, the racers are very encouraging with each other. There was a fair quantity of spectator support, but everybody, even the traffic officers, were all so supportive. The flat course helps make it easier to know that you are going to finish and the supportive environment makes it a great overall experience.
S. H. from Windsor, Ontario (12/20/2012) "Amazing race! Top notch, a must do!" (about: 2012) 1 previous marathon \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 In 2011 I ran the 5km, and in 2012 I ran the half. The half course is a beautiful run through the town of Amherstburg, Ont, along the waterfront, and through town. Spectators are through out the whole course cheering you on. This is by far my favorite race. Organization is great, and the medals keep getting better every year....For all you bling chasers! :)
K. B. from windsor, Ontario (10/11/2012) "Cool flat waterfront run, coolest memorial medal." (about: 2012) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 It's really somewhat of a small town course. You start off in the cool september air, then as your legs warm up you are hitting the waterfront of the detroit river passage heading through the historic park of fort malden set during the war of 1812. Most impressed that 'chris' the organizer was greeting runners as they passed the finish line. Flat, fast, rural type crowds cheering you on. Simplicity was what it is all about. I am not a fast runner, but saved 4 minutes off my pb running the half.
J. L. from Montreal (9/25/2012) "Put this one on your to do list" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I'm not sure what I loved most: the beautiful and easy course, or the greatly supportive small town crowd... Both were amazing and they made this race my best so far (BQ-20, 8th marathon). I want to thank the race director and all the volunteers for their incredible work. You guys rock! And thank you so much to the people of Amherstburg for your warm welcome and all your cheers. You were the best and your town is wonderful (Fort Malden is a must see). Great shirt, cool medal, aid stations well placed and well stocked. I couldn't have asked for better. I'll be back next year!
L. W. from Franklin, MI (9/24/2012) "Top notch - great course and fantastic support!" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What a fabulous race event!! Extremely well organized, super flat course, and fantastic fan support! My husband and I had signed up for another marathon the same weekend but had to switch to a local race last minute. What a wonderful surprise! The course was as flat as advertised. The spectator support was phenomenal - there were people throughout the course, including smaller groups of 2-3 people out there cheering you on, and lots of young people supporting the race. Water and sports drink stations every 2 km (apx every single mile) and distance (kilometer) markers that were precise with my GPS. I loved running through Fort Malden and downtown Amherstburg. Thank you to the military! It felt as though the entire community was supporting the race in one way or another. Everyone was super friendly - even the first place runners heading back on the out and back course gave encouragement to runners at the back of the pack. The start and finish were at the local rec center, which provided ample clean bathrooms and a warm place to wait until the race. Cool shirts and a great medal too. It didn't hurt that the weather was perfect and my husband and I both had PRs. The only minor improvement would be to have timing mats at the half marathon mark to record splits. Overall, great small town alternative for a marathon at a great value!
Runner Brett from Windsor, Ontario (9/23/2012) "Great small town race" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 2 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I've run this race two years now and have enjoyed it immensely. It's new and getting organized. The medal this year, 2012, was the best medal I have received yet. This is a Boston qualifier and the course is flat flat flat. So, if you want to qualify you should consider this race.



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B. K. from Ontario, Canada (10/22/2014) "Great small marathon" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was a well organised and executed race, from start to finish. The road course was among woods, ponds, lakes, rural subdivisions, town centre, historical monuments and a long section along Detroit River. It was almost flat with a few bridges, overpasses and small hills. Volunteers provided excellent support and the stations were very well supplied with drinks and food. At the finish line every runner received personal welcome and greetings. There were not many spectators which is OK for a small race like this one. Race director promised a good chance for Boston qualification and I made it! Thank you, Amherstburg.
B. W. from Lasalle Ontario (10/5/2013) "Awesome Experience!!" (about: 2013) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I had heard this was a good course and now know it first hand to be true. I found it to be well run and well organized. The number of volunteers who worked at the water stations and throughout the course was fantastic and their encouragement greatly appreciated. The spectator support was incredible and inspiring. I will do this course again. Great Job!!!
L. J. from Lambeth, ON (9/30/2013) "Bad Decision from RD" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 Race Director made a bad decision on letting the lost half marathoner 'win' the marathon. Not at all fair to the woman who came 'second' who could have changed her tactics had she known she was racing someone with a half marathon bib who did not even start the marathon. Was there bad signage, bad marshalls? Speaks to bad organization.
A. C. from Camlachie, ON (9/22/2013) "Well organized race with great support" (about: 2013) 2 previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 For a 'smaller' marathon, there was huge crowd support. Water stations are every 2 km which was great. The race started nice and early allowing us to beat most of the heat. My only complaint is that even though the course is pretty flat, running out-and-back for 20 km on one stretch of road felt never-ending.
m. b. from Oak Park, Michigan (1/7/2013) "A Supportive Race - Makes a Great First Marathon" (about: 2012) 1 previous marathon \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A great race for a first time marathon experience. The course is an 'out and back' flat race with a large part of it along the river which made for a scenic, nice experience. The water stations were well positioned and they were all stocked with infinit, water and other race 'essentials'. Probably because it is a small race, with under 300 full marathoners, the racers are very encouraging with each other. There was a fair quantity of spectator support, but everybody, even the traffic officers, were all so supportive. The flat course helps make it easier to know that you are going to finish and the supportive environment makes it a great overall experience.
S. H. from Windsor, Ontario (12/20/2012) "Amazing race! Top notch, a must do!" (about: 2012) 1 previous marathon \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 In 2011 I ran the 5km, and in 2012 I ran the half. The half course is a beautiful run through the town of Amherstburg, Ont, along the waterfront, and through town. Spectators are through out the whole course cheering you on. This is by far my favorite race. Organization is great, and the medals keep getting better every year....For all you bling chasers! :)
K. B. from windsor, Ontario (10/11/2012) "Cool flat waterfront run, coolest memorial medal." (about: 2012) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 It's really somewhat of a small town course. You start off in the cool september air, then as your legs warm up you are hitting the waterfront of the detroit river passage heading through the historic park of fort malden set during the war of 1812. Most impressed that 'chris' the organizer was greeting runners as they passed the finish line. Flat, fast, rural type crowds cheering you on. Simplicity was what it is all about. I am not a fast runner, but saved 4 minutes off my pb running the half.
J. L. from Montreal (9/25/2012) "Put this one on your to do list" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I'm not sure what I loved most: the beautiful and easy course, or the greatly supportive small town crowd... Both were amazing and they made this race my best so far (BQ-20, 8th marathon). I want to thank the race director and all the volunteers for their incredible work. You guys rock! And thank you so much to the people of Amherstburg for your warm welcome and all your cheers. You were the best and your town is wonderful (Fort Malden is a must see). Great shirt, cool medal, aid stations well placed and well stocked. I couldn't have asked for better. I'll be back next year!
L. W. from Franklin, MI (9/24/2012) "Top notch - great course and fantastic support!" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What a fabulous race event!! Extremely well organized, super flat course, and fantastic fan support! My husband and I had signed up for another marathon the same weekend but had to switch to a local race last minute. What a wonderful surprise! The course was as flat as advertised. The spectator support was phenomenal - there were people throughout the course, including smaller groups of 2-3 people out there cheering you on, and lots of young people supporting the race. Water and sports drink stations every 2 km (apx every single mile) and distance (kilometer) markers that were precise with my GPS. I loved running through Fort Malden and downtown Amherstburg. Thank you to the military! It felt as though the entire community was supporting the race in one way or another. Everyone was super friendly - even the first place runners heading back on the out and back course gave encouragement to runners at the back of the pack. The start and finish were at the local rec center, which provided ample clean bathrooms and a warm place to wait until the race. Cool shirts and a great medal too. It didn't hurt that the weather was perfect and my husband and I both had PRs. The only minor improvement would be to have timing mats at the half marathon mark to record splits. Overall, great small town alternative for a marathon at a great value!
Runner Brett from Windsor, Ontario (9/23/2012) "Great small town race" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 2 World Alzheimer's Day Run for Heroes Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I've run this race two years now and have enjoyed it immensely. It's new and getting organized. The medal this year, 2012, was the best medal I have received yet. This is a Boston qualifier and the course is flat flat flat. So, if you want to qualify you should consider this race.

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